E-Rate #270001590

Districtwide E-Rate internet services and Wi-Fi 7 network equipment

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is seeking E-Rate internet services and wireless network equipment for districtwide use. - Government buyer: Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Contracts Department. - Wireless equipment: 175 Ruckus R770 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Concurrent Wireless Access Points, part number 901-R770-US00, or equivalent. The latest notice also identifies 56 switches and 44 antennas, along with related software, licenses, and components; model and part numbers are not provided for these items. - Internet services: The original scope requests districtwide standalone internet access and internet access/data transmission for 33 eligible entities, with capacity options of 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps, and up to 50 Gbps. - Other service: Firewall support is referenced, but specific quantities and technical details are not provided. - OEM: Ruckus is the named manufacturer for the access point. No internet service provider, switch, antenna, or firewall vendor is named. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new, manufacturer-warranted, and supplied by a certified reseller; vendors must certify compliance with Secure Networks Act vendor restrictions. Equipment is drop-ship only. Pricing should identify E-Rate eligibility and service category and account for shipping and taxes. - Term context: Wireless equipment is intended for a one-year contract with possible annual renewals for up to three consecutive fiscal years, subject to funding and approvals. Internet service pricing was requested under either a three-year term with two one-year extensions or an alternate five-year term.

Description

The solicitation seeks internet services to support the entire District, with pricing requested for 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps, and up to 50 Gbps under a three-year term with two annual extension options and a five-year term. It also requests Category 2 equipment, including switches and necessary software and licenses (56 units, Aruba or equivalent), wireless equipment and related components, and licensing and support for the District’s existing firewall appliance. Equipment projects are drop-ship only; installation is not requested or required. The source also directs vendors to submit one-, three-, and five-year quotes by November 12, 2026, and the attached switch-equipment RFP calls for sealed proposals by noon that day.

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